COVID-19: Coverage of the pandemic from MPR News

The latest news, resources, guides and tips to help you stay up to date on the coronavirus pandemic.

Intelligence chairman raised virus alarms weeks ago, secret recording shows
Sen. Richard Burr issued a warning at a private event weeks ago to prepare for dire effects from the coronavirus, going further than his more public comments, according to a recording obtained by NPR.
Confirmed coronavirus cases in the U.S. surpass 10,000
The country hit that marker days after all 50 states reported cases of COVID-19 disease. Jobless claims across the country have also spiked amid desperate attempts to keep the virus at bay. The State Department on Thursday instructed U.S. citizens not to travel internationally.
Congress awaits GOP relief plan as first lawmakers test positive for coronavirus
Reps. Ben McAdams, D-Utah, and Mario Diaz-Balart, R-Fla., have both tested positive for COVID-19, and others are in self-quarantine. At this time, neither chamber allows members to vote remotely.
Funeral homes are now being forced to accommodate state guidelines regarding how many people can gather in one location.
With schools around the country closing for two weeks or more, parents and caregivers face a stiff challenge: Keep kids active, engaged — and as safe as possible. We've got a few suggestions.